Tom & Bingo's recently ended a 70-year-old Lubbock tradition with a bang, closing permanently on January 20th to long lines of bundled-up Lubbockites. There's not much we are willing to brave the cold for, but one last shot of great BBQ is one of them. They also left a heart-warming message on their Facebook:

LUBBOCK! Thank you for such an outpouring of love & appreciation! We are grateful for each and every customer who has enjoyed our food!
Come join us for our final day tomorrow! We have lots of beers & champagne to pass out! Dress warm, bring a friend, bring a chair & and blanket, bring some whiskey! Celebrate with us!! WE LOVE YALL
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Tom & Bingo's announced they would be closing their family-run business on January 12th, but were possibly looking for a new pitmaster to take over their business, should the right one present themselves.

Previously, Tom & Bingo's called for patience with their 75-year-old building that was, "falling apart quicker than [they could] make repairs," but it seems that the ultimate decision to close was simply that the family wanted to pursue other things: "These West Texas winds have blown us in a different direction."

But there is some good news if you already miss Tom & Bingo's signature flavor. 

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Tom & Bingo's signature barbeque sauce is still available for sale at Lubbock area Market Streets!

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A big shout-out to Amy (a person I happen to love very much, btw) for asking the question we'd all been wanting to ask.

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While it won't be quite the same on your homemade barbeque, it should fill that Tom & Bingo's shaped hole we have in our hearts.

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